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The associate in applied science (AAS) degree in environmental technologies and sustainable practices is a technical degree that provides an emphasis on either business or technology while covering both the practical and scientific basis for measuring, monitoring, and recommending actions to reduce and innovate energy use and applications in commercial settings.

The renewable energy industry is a rapidly emerging field that promises a more environmentally sensitive, globally conscientious way of life for everyone on our planet. Governments and businesses in this state and around the world are clamoring for professionals who can “pioneer innovative pathways” in this relatively uncharted territory. In this exciting time, our world is redesigning how we consume energy; students in this program will have the chance to be a part of that as professional practitioners as well as in roles as informed consumers and political citizens.

Upon successful completion of this degree a student will be able to:

• Understand patterns and make connections among different disciplines and schools of knowledge and to integrate studies with personal experience.
• Learn actively and gain comprehensive understanding; to think critically, creatively, and reflectively in order to solve problems; to communicate with clarity and originality for personal growth and productive work; and to interact in diverse and complex environments and complicated, dynamic, and ambiguous situations
• Address savings and spending using terms and tools applicable in the commercial arena
• Design and execute environmentally sensitive and sustainable practices

Degree Requirements

Suggested Courses

Suggested courses do not apply toward the degree.

General Education Requirements 

Complete the following courses:

Select one of the following 2 courses:

Select one of the following 3 courses:

Program Requirements 

Complete the following courses:

Select one of the following 7 courses:

Select one or a combination of the following 4 variable-credit courses for a total of 5 credits:

Business Emphasis Requirements 

Complete the following courses:

Select one of the following 3 courses: 

Select one of the following 4 courses:

Technology Emphasis Requirements

Complete the following courses:

Select one of the following 2 courses:

Select two of the following 4 courses: